Oxygen System Support

BRING O2 Truck

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Lesotho was importing oxygen from South Africa.​ As a response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, PIH Lesotho constructed an oxygen plant to increase accessibility of medical oxygen.​

Our Impact

Under the Unitaid-funded BRING O2 project, Partners In Health (PIH) Lesotho has significantly enhanced access to medical oxygen across the country.By installing and providing technical support for three Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) oxygen plants at Botšabelo, Maluti, and Paray Hospitals, PIH Lesotho has bolstered the nation’s capacity to produce medical oxygen locally.

To ensure a steady supply, PIH Lesotho has established a national oxygen distribution network, delivering filled cylinders to various hospitals and health facilities, thereby addressing critical shortages and improving patient care. The 

In addition to the infrastructure development, PIH Lesotho is committed to building human resource capacity.The organization has been training healthcare workers and plant operators throughout the country, equipping them with the necessary skills to operate and maintain oxygen equipment effectively.This holistic approach ensures sustainability and resilience in Lesotho’s healthcare system.

  • oxygen cylinders
    5894
    Oxygen Filled Cylinders

    Distributed since 2020

  • 23
    Government Hospitals and Health Facilities

    Oxygen cylinders were distributed to.

  • oxygen production
    4
    Patients

    Receiving medical oxygen at their homes since 2023.

Oxygen Cylinders transportation

Oxygen cylinders are transferred off an oxygen truck and into boats to be delivered to Tebellong Hospital in Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho.

Home based oxygen supply to patients with respiratory problems

In addition to supplying medical oxygen to over 20 hospitals and clinics across Lesotho, PIH has been supplying medical oxygen to patients who are oxygen dependent. PIH Lesotho provides assistance to patients with respiratory problems who require oxygen, in addition to the patients in the PIH-supported facilities. This is achieved through home assessments and training for patients and their family members on the correct use of medical oxygen and the handling of oxygen cylinders. A minimum of 5 cylinders are provided to all patients, and they are refilled whenever the minimal stock reaches 2 cylinders.

oxygen supply

Oxygen tanks supply for MDR-TB patient at Botsabelo Hospital.

PIH Lesotho provides oxygen concentrators to all patients who  are dependent to oxygen and have access to electricity at home, and ensure that the concentrators are maintained on a regular basis